Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr face Al-Wasl and Neftchi in the 'Elite'

The second round of the AFC Champions League Elite features six matches today, headlined by the clash between defending champions Al Ahli Saudi and their hosts, Al Wasl of the UAE. Meanwhile, Al Qadsiah Saudi face Uzbek side Pakhtakor in a bid to maintain their positive momentum.

Al Ahli are seeking their first victory in the tournament after stumbling in the opening round against Pakhtakor. They enter the match with high morale following a 4-0 clean-sheet win against Al-Fateh in the domestic league. The Saudi side holds a historical advantage over UAE clubs, boasting 14 wins against five defeats and eight draws in such encounters. They previously defeated Al Wasl 2-0 in Dubai during the 2025 edition.

Conversely, Al Wasl hopes to regain their balance after a 2-1 defeat to Al Qadsiah in the opening round and to break a streak of negative results against Saudi clubs in Asian competitions.

Al Qadsiah face Pakhtakor with ambitions of securing a second consecutive win and strengthening their position in the group, having started their campaign with a victory over Al Wasl. The Saudi team aims to capitalize on their strong start to continue their campaign, while Pakhtakor seek a positive result on home soil.

In Muscat, Qatari side Al-Shamal face Iranian club Tractor at Sultan Qaboos Stadium, aiming to make amends for their opening round setback, where they squandered an easy win against Al-Ittihad Saudi. The Qatari team hopes to move past their domestic loss to Al-Duhail and focus on their continental mission. Tractor will play on neutral ground after the Asian Football Confederation ordered the relocation of Iranian clubs' matches for security reasons.

Qatari hosts Al-Gharafa welcome Iranian rivals Esteghlal, looking to compensate for their opening round loss to Al-Hilal and secure their first points. The visitors arrive with high morale following their victory against Al-Sadd.

In Riyadh, Al-Nassr Saudi seek redemption when they face Uzbek side Neftchi, after suffering a 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain UAE in the previous round. Al-Nassr hope to build on their recent 3-0 domestic win against Ad Diriyah to regain their continental footing.

The round concludes with a match between Iraqi side Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya and Al-Ain UAE. The Emirati side aim to continue their strong form following a comprehensive victory over Al-Nassr and to make up for their domestic slump, having failed to win in their last three Gulf Club Champions Cup matches.